Patients on prolonged bed rest are at risk for a deep vein thrombosis.Which information indicates the nurse needs more teaching about the factors in Virchow's triad?

A) One of the factors is loss of integrity of the vessel wall.
B) One of the factors is abnormalities of blood flow.
C) One of the factors is alterations in blood constituents.
D) One of the factors is atrophy of the muscles.

Virchow's Triad

A set of three factors (venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial damage) contributing to the formation of blood clots.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs, potentially leading to serious complications if not treated.

Alterations In Blood Constituents

Any changes or abnormalities in the components of blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, or plasma.